U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad is a government institution in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1999. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Key facts
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1999
- Main entrance
- No entrance test for most courses
- AISHE code
- U-0546
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- An open university: distance and online programmes need UGC-DEB recognition; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Open University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- UGC-DEB recognition for the programme and its mode (distance or online). Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- uprtou.ac.in
Questions about U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad
How do I get admission to U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad?
Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Does U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad have an entrance exam?
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Distance and online programmes. Most courses have no entrance test: admission is on eligibility, through the university's online form.
Is U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad a government or private institution?
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad?
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
When was U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad established?
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad was established in 1999.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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